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Brief Description

The Masters of Education programme is designed to develop students’ professional autonomy as both learners and practitioners with a strong focus on inquiry learning and the integration of theory, practice and research. Core taught modules will introduce the student to the, contemporary issues in education, postgraduate academic community and support the student in conducting high quality, ethical research. All students will share four core modules and develop a specialism through a thesis and two associated elective strand modules. An original research thesis must be completed as part of the programme.

Please note this programme will NOT qualify you to become a teacher. The programme is aimed at previously qualified teachers and/or individuals with teaching experience.

The Masters of Education programme is designed to develop students’ professional autonomy as both learners and practitioners with a strong focus on inquiry learning and the integration of theory, practice and research. Core taught modules will introduce the student to the, contemporary issues in education, postgraduate academic community and support the student in conducting high quality, ethical research. All students will share four core modules and develop a specialism through a thesis and two associated elective strand modules. An original research thesis must be completed as part of the programme.

Students register on a part-time basis. This course is completed in two years over four academic semesters. Students may also opt to complete a 30 credit specialist diploma. For students wishing to pursue doctoral studies the MEd will provide an indirect link to the amalgamated EHS Structured PhD (with students getting credit for 2 research/inquiry modules if taken within the previous 5 years).

Depending on the module, the academic work may include classes, seminars, summer schools, self-directed learning and/or e-learning, both on and off campus. This programme aims to offers flexibility to students with competing time demands.

An appropriate degree or equivalent recognised by the University of Limerick (NQAI - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An honours primary bachelor’s degree or equivalent (2.1 or 2.2 honours) in a relevant or appropriate subject. Relevant educational experience in primary, post-primary, adult, further, higher education or other relevant professional educational experiences [minimum = 1 year] is required. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.
Please contact the Course Director for further details.

What to Include with your Application

Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English translation if applicable)

English language qualifications (if English is not your first language)

A copy of your birth certificate/passport

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above

TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.